Stefinetely Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 I'm located around the Fort Wayne area and new to the mushroom game. Are there any areas where you all have had luck finding edible mushrooms that aren't state parks? Here is a picture of what I think is Dryad's Saddle that I found in my area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 If that's a Dryad's Saddle, it's a really old one. Unfortunately, Dryad's Saddle and morels are about all you'll find this time of year. Morels are great, but I just don't have the knack of seeing them hidden in leaf litter like others seem to. To get started, read a book. I recommend "Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States" by McFarland and Muller. https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Mushrooms-Illinois-Surrounding-Kitchen/dp/0252076435/ This will get you familiar with most of the wild species commonly collected for the table in this region. BTW, it is perfectly legal to collect mushrooms on DNR properties. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/files/sp-MushroomsBrochure.pdf Regards, Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianimal Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 Stick to the morels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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